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Beneath Antarctica ice

Colorful world found beneath the ice of Antarctica – More in store

As modern scientists continue to be amazed at the increasing mysteries of the universe, Australian researchers have added to it by capturing video clips...

Ayurvedic tips to stay calm during crisis

As habitual creatures, we find change very difficult to comprehend and accept at times.  Especially when situations are dramatically altered, practically overnight. As we...
where to start

What to do when you do not know where to start

Life is not always straightforward as we wish it to be. To some, life is a well planned journey with a defined goal and...
black money holders sent for a six

Philosophy in action – PM Modi’s masterstroke sends black money holders for a Six

Shocked to learn Narendra Modi's announcement saying 500 and 1000 Rupee notes will become illegal from that same midnight? Expect more such concrete and...
Diwali thoughts

Why my heart went out to them this Diwali

As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...
Kartik month ghee lamps

Month full of Dancing – What makes Kartik month so special?

We have heard of people dancing on the new year day, on birthdays, in clubs and in parties. Such dancing lasts for a day...
Galaxies - Representational image

Another setback for scientists – Previously thought number of galaxies turns out to be...

It is said that making mistakes is human but blaming others for the mistake is even more human. The question is, who it is...

No one can escape death nor can anyone delay it

Continued from previous page... Thus the perfect disciple must be like Arjuna, and the spiritual master must be as good as the Lord Himself....

Researchers get closer to Varnashrama dharma concept

A recently published news story quickly caught my attention. It suggested that there are principally four types of personalities. After carrying out a research project of...

Negation cannot grant realization of the Absolute Truth – Bhaktivinod Thakur

Appearance of an acharya in this world is by no means an ordinary thing. Such acharyas are some of the most confidential servants of...

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Viewing Assam floods from a higher perspective

As the rain god continues to flood Assam, almost two million people from 23 districts are affected with death toll reported 26.  Floods are...
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Learning more about Sri Krishna on Janmastami day

Did you ever ask yourself why, if Krishna was born only some 5000 years ago, His Name appears in Vedas and Puranas, which are...

Science confirms Life on the Sun

Who on the Earth ever thought that life can exist on the Sun? As soon as the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) received...
want to say no but can't?

Want to say No but not able to? Read this!

To say No to others when you are unable to or unwilling to do something can get difficult if you are too sensitive to...
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Why Complete ban on Cow slaughter in India is Crucial

Since time immemorial, India has been worshipping cattle. They have always had a dominant role in the worship, rituals, temple culture, agriculture and foremostly...